Senior Data Director

Summary

Join the Alliance for Youth Action as their Senior Data Director! In this full-time, US-based role, you will manage and develop data systems for a national network of youth-led organizations. Responsibilities include providing data management training, developing streamlined systems, tracking metrics, and creating reports. You will manage one staff member and collaborate with various partners. The ideal candidate has at least four years of relevant experience, strong technical skills (SQL, relational databases, Google Sheets/Excel, etc.), and experience with voter contact tools. The Alliance offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience in similar roles with progressive political campaigns or similar organizations
• Knowledge and/or relationships with c3 and c4 infrastructure groups and of the progressive data ecosystem as a whole
• Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities and an understanding of the gaps and limitations of traditional political datasets in organizing those communities
• Ability to manage several tasks or projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively by making and meeting team goals
• Excellent organization, time management, and excellent attention to detail
• Must be a self-starter; willing to work periodically long, irregular hours and to travel as needed
• Know when to answer the question someone meant to ask rather than the one they did
• Comfort with technology and virtual communication systems, including Zoom, Google Hangouts, Slack, Asana, etc
• Experience working with Civis Platform and/or Google BigQuery
• Experience in creating automated reports in Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau, Periscope, etc
• Advanced experience with SQL, relational databases, Google Sheets and/or Excel formulas, data pipelines, and organizing code and analytical output in GitHub
• Previous administrator-level experience with voter contact tools like VAN, ThruText, Hustle, OutVote, Reach, etc
• Experience supporting staff who have differing technical skills and backgrounds
• Strong administrative skills for frequently used volunteer and voter contact tools (VAN, p2p texting and calling tools, relational organizing tools, etc.) and familiarity with implementing those tools
• Experience leading group and one-on-one trainings (in-person and virtual) to a diverse range of audiences with varying levels of technical skill
• Can explain data needs or problems to a non-technical audience

Responsibilities

• Provide network staff with tools to implement effective data management practices
• Support a network of nearly 20 organizations through the development of streamlined data management systems, including providing technical and organizing assistance, responding to programmatic requests, and interfacing with vendors and partners
• Create and implement systems to track network-wide organizational programs, monitor benchmarks, provide technical assistance, and identify gaps in collective strategy
• Train and assist network organizations in using these systems
• Work with network organizations using the voter file and other technologies to support and enhance contact programs
• Assist network organizations in employing best practices, providing various tool trainings (VAN, EveryAction, Hustle, etc.), and sharing implementation and programmatic guidance to Network staff one-on-one and in group settings
• Provide hands-on support to data staff across the network, such as providing code review, strategic guidance, and professional coaching
• Lead the data work of the Alliance and manage the Data Manager
• Support the creation and development of written reports and other data visualizations to provide data analysis to support the network’s narrative; such as vote impact analysis of network organizations on youth vote mobilization
• Maintain the Alliance's internal reporting infrastructure
• Recruit and oversee consultants to generate reports that meet organizational needs
• Represent the Alliance on cross-organizational working groups and committees to surface Network organizations' challenges and position the Alliance as a trusted and valued voice
• Maintain relationships with The Movement Collaborative, State Voices, America Votes, and CIRCLE
• Develop target universes, scripts, and other collateral for Alliance programs
• Evaluate vendor proposals and manage those relationships to ensure voter contact occurs as planned
• Work with other departments to assist network organizations to assist with designing and implementing voter contact programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance covering 100% of employee premiums
• 75% of premiums for employee dependents
• Employer retirement contributions (SEP IRA) of 5% of salary
• Employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability income protection insurance
• Cell phone and internet stipends of $100 per month
• WMATA transportation Smartbenefits for staff located in the DMV area
• Professional development opportunities and funds
• Generous paid time off policy through which staff accrue 10 hours of PTO per month
• Unlimited sick leave
• Paid family and medical leave up to 16 weeks
• Paid Sabbatical (after 4 years of service)
• 15 paid holidays
• Potential for end of year or other bonuses